Kolkata-
In the tumultuous journey of life, empowerment often feels like an elusive promise, a distant beacon amid the sea of challenges and expectations. It’s a narrative that resonates deeply with those who juggle multifaceted roles and responsibilities while pursuing their dreams.
At times, the voices that promise to uplift and empower subtly change their tune behind closed doors. The closest relationships, which should ideally be pillars of support, can sometimes become unexpected obstacles on the path to success.
For many, especially women, society itself presents the most formidable challenge to pursuing dreams, desires, and daring to carve out one’s unique path in life.
The most awaited award event of Kolkata the 5th Edition Inspiring Women Achievers Awards (IWAA) , an initiative by Shagufta Hanaphie , organized by Shagufta Hanaphie Events(SHE) in association with Universal Education Equity Foundation was unfolded at Rotary Sadan in Kolkata on 9th of March. 2024 . This year the award event received 197 applications accross the globe and only 11 categories with winners were chosen by erudite jury and conferedwith the title of ” The Changemakers “. Most of these awardees have served over a decade .
” The key , I’ve come to realize, lies in understanding and nurturing personal relationships and responsibilities as the cornerstone of empowerment. I am grateful to the universe for blessing me with a family that not only supports but also propels me forward during the darkest moments. They have been the unwavering source of strength that fuels my journey, even in the face of adversity. I also owe a debt of gratitude to those who have stood by me unconditionally, offering unwavering support and encouragement. Their presence, devoid of volatile energies that seek to undermine our efforts, is a testament to the power of genuine connection and solidarity” says Shagufta Hanaphie, Founder Director SHE & IWAA.
Inspiring Women Achievers Awards ( IWAA) prides itself on its impartiality and transparency in selecting awardees, ensuring that deserving individuals are duly acknowledged. With its inception in 2020, IWAA has consistently celebrated women who have made significant strides in their respective fields, fostering positive change.Inspiring Women Achievers Awards ( IWAA) has gone global and has received nominations from women’s triumphs beyond regional borders and globally.
An esteemed jury, comprised of professionals from diverse backgrounds, meticulously selected the awardees through a rigorous three-layer judging process. This process, devoid of bias, underscores IWAA’s commitment to authenticity and credibility. The advisory board members and jury included notable figures such as Dr. Bratati Bhattacharyya – Founder UEEF & Mrs. Suman Sood , Director B
D. Memorial , Smt. Sheila Kapoor – Social Activist & Trustee to Radha Meera Charitable Trust ( Kolkata) , Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya – International Odissi Dancer and Internationally acclaimed Jute Revivalist & Director Rakshak Foundation Chaitali Das, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation.
IWAA also would like to thank Goodwill Ambassadors to Best Friendz Society ngo & members of the The SHE Family Mrs .Shirin Ekbal, Mahtab Jabeen , Mrs Sulagna Mukhopadhyay, Md Atib Rahman & Seikh Sahil Islam for thier exceptional contributions to organize the event under the guidance of the founder Shagufta Hanaphie.
The award ceremony featured special performances, including a classical dance by Vidushi Sanchita Bhattacharya and a captivating performance by young girls from Save the Children’s Home. Celebrity Influencer Adiwitiya Datta Banik anchored the event, adding to the grandeur to the occasion.
Several remarkable dignitaries from all walks of life were present as Guests of Honour like Masato Yausa- President & CEO of Nomura Research Institute Financial Technologies India Pvt Ltd; Yukiko Yuasa- Head of International Women’s Book Club; Sr Sri S.K Singh – Ceo M.P Birla HS Foundation School ; Swati Saraogi- Director Swarnim International School; Rupkatha Sarkar- Principal La Martiniere School gor Girls ; Mr Sarfraz Mansur- Asst HR Social ; Prof Sujoy Biswas – Director of Techno India University and Techno India Group; Mrs Sucharita Roy Chowdhury- Principal Silver Point School; Neeta Kanoria- Director Wings ; Preet Walia Winner Mrs India Queen; Pritam Dutta- Founder , Asparagus Wedding Planner ; Advocate Calcutta High Court – Md Aammar Zaki ; Pranic Guru Payal Varma; Actress Papiya Adhikary; Music & Film Director Abhishek Basu; Vivek Pathak- Managing Director NIPS; Sarah Israr- COO Carney Technologies and many more .
Eleven remarkable women Awardees were felicitated with trophy , certificate of Honour and personalized gifts were Justice Samapti Chatterjee, Cultural Curator Oindrilla Dutt, WIM Saheli Dhar Barua, Chef Farah Kadir, Entrepreneur Swati Gautam, Creative Designer Kanika Gupta, Educationist Seema Bahri, Motivational Speaker- Mehuli Kamdar, Advocate Debjani Ghosh, Actress Kamalika Banerjee, and Blogger Anindita Roy Sanyal.
The award event aimed to shine a spotlight on women from all walks of life, attendees present as Guests witnessed an evening filled with dignitaries, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals, all coming together to celebrate women’s accomplishments and to join the new club of networking ‘The Family’ by Shagufta Hanaphie.
The success of IWAA was made possible by the unwavering support of sponsors such as Universal Education Equity Foundation as Association Partner; Asparagus Wedding Planner as Trophy Partner, Shirin’s & Zafar’s Bakery as Food Partner; Education Hub & Rakshak Foundation as Knowledge Partners; The Family as Networking Partner; Friends FM as Radio Partner; Minu Fashion as Fashion Partner; JK Advertising as Outdoor Media Partner; Carney T as Social Media Partner; Baked n Berry as Cake Partner; Sew n Style & DUA as Gift Partners , Unicorn as Manpower Partner and above all Best Friendz Society as Charity Partner.
All our endeavors supports our ngo Best Friendz Society which is working for past two decades towards education through empowerment for women and children in Bengal .
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